Context. Mobile equipment (ME), such as loader, that runs over pedestrian workers (PWs) is still a major cause of fatal work accidents. Proximity detection devices (PDDs) are an avenue to mitigate … [Read more...] about Serious and Fatal Collisions Between Mobile Equipment and Pedestrian Workers in Quebec: A Critical Analysis of Contributing Factors and the Role of Proximity Detection Devices in Risk Reduction
Detectors
Passive Sensing Communication to Vehicles in Construction Work Zones Through Signage Coded on Pavement Surface
Construction work zones (CWZ) present safety challenges because of speeding, distracted driving, and improper lane changes. The objective of this research was to enhance CWZ communication and safety … [Read more...] about Passive Sensing Communication to Vehicles in Construction Work Zones Through Signage Coded on Pavement Surface
Vision-Based Turn Signal Recognition for Automated Flagging
Flaggers work closely to open traffic lanes which makes them a high-risk profession. They might get hit by distracted, speeding, or intoxicated drivers, leading to severe or even fatal injuries. To … [Read more...] about Vision-Based Turn Signal Recognition for Automated Flagging
Fast Personal Protective Equipment Detection for Real Construction Sites Using Deep Learning Approaches
The existing deep learning-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) detectors can only detect limited types of PPE and their performance needs to be improved, particularly for their deployment on … [Read more...] about Fast Personal Protective Equipment Detection for Real Construction Sites Using Deep Learning Approaches
Low-Cost Connected Work Zone Devices With Simplified Architecture
Connected work zone devices for safety, traffic monitoring, and performance evaluation are important assets in road construction projects. Challenges for implementation and connectivity present a … [Read more...] about Low-Cost Connected Work Zone Devices With Simplified Architecture
A UAS-Based Work Zone Safety Monitoring System by Integrating Internal Traffic Control Plan (ITCP) and Automated Object Detection in Game Engine Environment
Current practices are limited to effectively identify unsafe conditions due to a lack of integration between internal traffic control plans (ITCP) that can guide safe activities in construction … [Read more...] about A UAS-Based Work Zone Safety Monitoring System by Integrating Internal Traffic Control Plan (ITCP) and Automated Object Detection in Game Engine Environment